The Jazz Room welcomes Ammoye for a soulful journey through reggae, dancehall, and R&B. Ammoye is a unique multidimensional vocalist raised in the tradition of Reggae music. Hailing from Clarendon, Jamaica and now residing in Toronto, this 7-time JUNO Award nominee is at the forefront of the genre domestically and making waves internationally. Ammoye is easily cast as one of Canada’s best Reggae and fusion vocalists, and considered by many music tastemakers as Canadian Reggae’s “Next Big Thing”.
With her star-powered stage presence, Ammoye radiates uplifting messages of love, unity, and social justice. Ammoye’s songs speak to themes of compassion, forgiveness, empowerment, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Ammoye’s sophomore album Water earned her a 2023 JUNO Award nomination for Reggae Recording of the Year as well as Grammy Award consideration. A blend of old-school rocksteady, dancehall and dubstep sprinkled with gospel, soul and R&B, the track LP featured a cast of producers from Canada, Jamaica, the U.S. and Germany. With its release and acclaim began a new era of international appeal and opportunities. In 2024 Ammoye was awarded Female Vocalist of the Year at the Reggae North Music Awards.
Learn more about Ammoye at https://www.ammoye.com/
Personnel:
Ammoye – vocals
Dave Jackson – keyboards
Don Stewart – bass guitar
Ricardo Williams – drums
Videos:
On the Dock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwC-h_lI54w
